Starting Procedure - Honda ST1100 1996+ Owner's Manual

Preparation
Before starting, insert the key, turn the ignition switch ON and confirm the following:
The transmission is in NEUTRAL (neutral indicator light ON).
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The engine stop switch is at
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The ABS Indicator Light, TCS Indicator Light, TCS OFF Indicator and TCS
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Activation Light are ON (For model equipped with CBS/ABS/TCS.
The red low oil pressure indicator light is ON.
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CAUTION:
The red low oil pressure indicator light should go off a few seconds after the engine
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starts. If the light stays on, stop the engine immediately and check engine oil level.
Operating the engine with insufficient oil pressure can cause serious engine damage.

Starting Procedure

To restart a warm engine, follow the procedure for "High Air Temperature".
Normal Air Temperature 10° - 35°C (50° - 95°F):
1. Pull the choke lever back all the way to Fully On (B), if the engine is cold.
2. Start the engine, leaving the throttle closed.
NOTE:
Do not open the throttle when starting the engine with the choke on. This will
o
lean the mixture, resulting in hard starting.
3. Immediately after the engine starts, operate the choke lever to keep fast idle at 2,000 -
-1
2,500 min (rpm).
4. About a half minute after the engine starts, push the choke lever forward all the way to
Fully Off (A).
5. If idling is unstable, open the throttle slightly.
(RUN).
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